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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 190.95 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 190.95 and 91.40 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 190.95 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/190.95 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 190.95 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 17,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452.83/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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